Numbers 3:38

But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east, even before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, shall be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Cross-reference

Numbers 3:7 Related theme

Numbers 3:7 defines the Levites' duty to keep charge for Aaron at the tent, complementing the camp arrangement described here.

Numbers 3:8 Related theme

Numbers 3:8 expands the Levites' charge to include furnishings, further detailing their guarding role around the sanctuary.

Numbers 3:10 Related theme

Numbers 3:10 gives the same warning about the outsider approaching, directly linking to the exclusive charge of Aaron and his sons.

In Numbers 3:23, Gershon camps west; here Moses and Aaron camp east. Both are complementary camp positions around the tabernacle.

In Numbers 3:29, Kohath camps south; here Moses and Aaron camp east. Both are part of the same camp arrangement.

In Numbers 3:35, Merari camps north; here Moses and Aaron camp east. Together they complete the four-directional camp layout.

Numbers 1:53 Related theme

In Numbers 1:53, the Levites camp around the tabernacle to prevent wrath, mirroring the charge and camp position of Moses and Aaron here.

Numbers 18:1–5 Related theme

Numbers 18:1-5 expands the duty of Aaron and his sons to bear sanctuary iniquity and warns outsiders, reinforcing their exclusive charge.

Numbers 1:51 contains the same 'outsider put to death' warning for tabernacle assembly, echoing the charge in Numbers 3:38.

Numbers 16:40 uses Korah's example to reinforce that no outsider may approach the Lord, mirroring the same warning here.

Numbers 2:3 Parallel

Numbers 2:3 also places a camp on the east side, but of Judah, not Moses and Aaron—showing the broader tribal arrangement.

Numbers 2:17 places the Levites in the center of the camp, complementing the east-side guard duty described here.

2 Chronicles 23:7 has Levites surround the king with death to intruders, a historical application of the guarding principle here.

1 Chronicles 23:32 describes Levites keeping charge of the sanctuary, a later echo of the guard duty commanded here.

Ezekiel 40:45 Related theme

Ezekiel 40:45 mentions priests who have charge of the temple, a similar role to the guardianship described here.